Home News McKean County commissioners defer solar ordinance pending review of public feedback

During the public hearing held April 20 in Smethport, Brenda Walker of Clermont shared feedback with McKean County commissioners regarding the county's proposed solar energy ordinance. Also visible in the frame are, from left, Planning Director Rick Fry, Solicitor Anthony Clarke and Chief Clerk Shawn Hutchings.

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April 29, 2026

McKean County commissioners defer solar ordinance pending review of public feedback

By Sara Furlong

s.furlong@bradfordera.com

SMETHPORT — McKean County commissioners received so much public feedback on the proposed solar ene...

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Pennsylvania school cell phone ban backed, with many exceptions

By FORD TURNER The Center Square

April 29, 2026

HARRISBURG — A state House committee on Tuesday moved a step closer to eliminating a major distraction in schools by passing a bill which - with many ...

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City advances downtown leases, housing project and road work

By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com

April 29, 2026

Bradford City Council approved measures affecting downtown business activity, housing rehabilitation and city infrastructure during a brief meeting Tu...

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DUKE CENTER: Craft show benefits fire department

April 29, 2026

DUKE CENTER — The Otto Township Volunteer Fire Department on Sweitzer Drive will host a craft show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday with a variety of lo...

Crime, Local News

Judge assigned to capital case against Prescott

Sara Furlong

April 29, 2026

Senior Judge Norman Krumenacker III of Cambria County has been assigned to the capital murder case against Tyler Prescott, who is accused of raping an...

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We are the McKean County Conservation District

By SANDY THOMPSON

April 29, 2026

SMETHPORT — Recognized by both the Pennsylvania State House and Senate, April 26-May 2nd, 2026 is Conservation District Week. We all know the importan...

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